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Kershaw, Verlander, Scherzer: Which pitcher is this generation's true ace?

January 16, 2026 - 12:44am
Three future Hall of Famers have dominated the conversation. We break down who the king of the hill is for his generation.

The Dodgers ... and everybody else? State of NL West with moves left to make

January 16, 2026 - 12:44am
L.A. is (again) the favorite, but with a month left until spring training, each team has work to do.

Rory: LIV not signing anyone who moves needle

January 16, 2026 - 12:25am
Even if LIV Golf spends hundreds of millions of dollars to re-sign two-time U.S. Open winner Bryson DeChambeau, PGA Tour star Rory McIlroy said he doesn't believe the Saudi Arabian-financed breakaway league will be any better off.

Bruins retire No. 33 jersey of Hall of Famer Chara

January 15, 2026 - 8:57pm
The Boston Bruins retired Zdeno Chara's number in a ceremony before Thursday night's game against the Seattle Kraken.

Mahomes on knee: I want to be ready for Week 1

January 15, 2026 - 8:57pm
Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes says he intends to be ready for Week 1 of the 2026 NFL season.

Sources: Kuminga demands trade from Warriors

January 15, 2026 - 8:57pm
Warriors forward Jonathan Kuminga has demanded a trade away from Golden State, league sources told ESPN.

49ers: Warner progressing but out vs. Seahawks

January 15, 2026 - 8:57pm
Kyle Shanahan said Fred Warner will not come off injured reserve this week, ruling him out for Saturday's game in Seattle, but he said he was encouraged that the NFC title game timeline remains in play.

Victor Wembanyama, Keldon Johnson shaved each other's heads following loss to OKC

January 15, 2026 - 7:53pm
Spurs center Victor Wembanyama and forward Keldon Johnson showed up to shoot around on Thursday with bald heads.

Wolverine legacy: Jamal Crawford's son, JJ, earns offer from his father's alma mater

January 15, 2026 - 7:49pm
Only a freshman in high school, JJ Crawford's Michigan offer marks his 12th in Division I.

Rams' offense flows through ... its running game? Why it's crucial to their playoff run

January 15, 2026 - 7:27pm
Los Angeles has the second-most-efficient run game of the past decade -- behind its 2018 ground attack.

Washington Commanders release renderings of new stadium

January 15, 2026 - 7:15pm
The renderings show a 70,000-seat transparent domed stadium that rises on the sides.

Kershaw set to pitch in World Baseball Classic

January 15, 2026 - 7:14pm
Despite retiring from pitching after helping the Los Angeles Dodgers win a second straight World Series title, Clayton Kershaw has committed to pitch in the World Baseball Classic.

'What did I do, man?' How James Nnaji set off a college hoops controversy

January 15, 2026 - 6:59pm
The first men's player to be drafted then cleared by the NCAA sent shock waves through the sport. Here's how and why.

Nine teams that need to turn around their seasons -- now

January 15, 2026 - 6:52pm
From expected Final Four contenders like Kentucky and beyond, these teams have work to do in the final stretch.

Mavs' Flagg doubtful vs. Jazz with ankle sprain

January 15, 2026 - 6:16pm
Mavericks rookie Cooper Flagg is listed as doubtful for Thursday night's home game against the Utah Jazz due to a left ankle sprain.

Sources: Giants finalizing deal with Harbaugh

January 15, 2026 - 6:16pm
While contract numbers are still being finalized, John Harbaugh is ready to accept the Giants' head coaching job and the team is expected to hire him as soon as possible, sources told ESPN's Adam Schefter.

Transfer rumors, news: Chelsea to sign new center back for coach Liam Rosenior

January 15, 2026 - 5:16pm
Chelsea plan to back Liam Rosenior with a new center back in January. Transfer Talk has the latest.

Federer understands Alcaraz's 'tough' Slam chase

January 15, 2026 - 3:52pm
Roger Federer said he won't be the one to remind Carlos Alcaraz about how hard it is to complete a career Grand Slam.

Source: Commanders to hire son of Doug Williams

January 15, 2026 - 3:52pm
The Commanders are hiring D.J. Williams, the son of franchise great Doug Williams, to be their quarterbacks coach, the latest addition to a new-look staff under Dan Quinn.

How did Steelers end up here? Should they lean into a rebuild?

January 15, 2026 - 3:41pm
With Mike Tomlin gone, will Pittsburgh change its roster-building approach?